‘Decline’ in press freedom: EU media panorama ‘extra concentrated, much less clear & much less trusted’ | EUROtoday

Oliver Farry is happy to welcome Eva Simon, Head of Tech & Rights Program at Liberties. Their report reveals a decline in media / press freedom throughout the EU. Drawing on information from 22 member states, she argues that the erosion of press freedom is a part of a broader democratic decline. Ms. Simon emphasises that media / press freedom is deeply intertwined with the rule of legislation, political accountability, and the well being of democratic establishments. “So there is a link between media ownership and democracy,” she explains. “It’s concerning if people don’t get a diverse source of information.”